Are you passionate about inspiring school-aged children, creating engaging learning experiences and making a positive difference every day?

Y Canberra Region is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated 2nd Qualified Educator to join our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team at Latham Primary School. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where children are encouraged to learn, play and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

You will help create engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning experiences, build positive relationships with children and families, and contribute to a strong child-safe culture.

This position requires availability Monday to Friday during the following operating hours:

- Before School Care: 7:00 am – 9:00 am
- After School Care: 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm

As a 2nd Qualified Educator, you will also receive:

- 10 hours of dedicated programming time per fortnight.
- Paid professional development to support your ongoing learning and career progression.

What you’ll bring

- A genuine passion for working with school-aged children and their families.
- The ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Mandatory: At least one year’s experience working with children over preschool age in an Outside School Hours Care environment (OSHC in ACT/OOSH in NSW).
- Mandatory: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, ACECQA-approved.
- An understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), My Time, Our Place Framework, and the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
- The ability to create engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning experiences.
- A commitment to maintaining a strong child-secure culture and upholding the highest safeguarding standards.
- A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification is desirable.

Certificates and checks

- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain before commencement.




- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Geccko – Foundations of Child Safety: Courses 1 & 2, or willingness to complete before commencement.
- Geccko – Advanced Child Safety: Courses 3 & 4, or willingness to complete before commencement.
- Geccko – Leading and Governing Child Safety: Course 5, or willingness to complete before commencement.
- ACT Government – Keeping Children and Young People Safe: Completed training, or willingness to complete before commencement.

Training

Completion of the following training is required before commencement:

- Y Mandatory Internal Training: All required organisational online learning modules.

Why Join The Y?

At The Y, we’re committed to creating a rewarding and supportive workplace where both children and our team thrive. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

- Workers Retention Grant – We are a proud participant in the Workers Retention Grant, supporting employment stability and growth within our sector.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Enjoy free flu shots and 24/7 access to confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through Telus Health Global.
- Career Growth – Advance with industry-leading training, including Child Safeguarding certifications.
- Employee Perks & Discounts –20% off Y Canberra Region services, including childcare fees and accommodation.
- Paid Onboarding & Training – Start strong with fully paid training from day one.
- WWVP & WWCC Renewal Reimbursement – We reimburse the cost of your Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) check and Working with Children Check (WWCC) renewal (for eligible staff).
- Medibank Corporate Health Cover – Get a 9% discount on your health insurance.
- Beny – Get access to exclusive perks and insights made to enhance physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing.
- Salary Packaging Benefits – Salary packaging available from 16 November 2026 – up to $15,899 per FBT year, plus an additional $2,650 for Meals and Entertainment.

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